Dr. Antje DUDEN
Lecturer
What is the essence of your job as a university lecturer and what fascinates you about it?
What fascinates me is that the students in my seminars realise that we all constantly achieve effects through non-verbal and verbal behaviour. Theories that are applied and the exchange with the students show the diversity of interpretations in these communication processes, are enriching and open up their ‘own’ view of the bigger picture. It is important to me to accompany the students in this process and to make the effects of personal behaviour in different contexts visible to them so that they can develop personally.
Which trends in your field do you find particularly interesting and in which subject areas are you particularly involved?
The motivation to learn and work and how our way of communicating has changed as a result of digitalisation. It's important to apply and anticipate what you've learnt, because that's the only way it can be used successfully for learning and in professional practice. This is why an appreciative approach to collaboration, the exchange of opinions and feedback loops are extremely important for individual and organisational learning.
What would you like to pass on to your students and what should they bring with them?
Students should remain curious and be interested in new and familiar subject matter. Because people who actively participate in the seminar, who listen, ask questions and share personal perspectives and experiences contribute to interesting lessons. I want students to realise that learning means lifelong learning and enables us to be an active part of our society.
